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DE23

DERBY

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England

DE23 is the postcode district for DERBY, located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £232,631
1yr change ▼ 2.3%
Crime 58% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£232,631

▼ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

128.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

58% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

391 Mbps

Property Prices in DE23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DE23 is £232,631, which is 20% below the Derbyshire average of £289,862.

Properties in DE23 cost 18.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DE23 have fallen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £360,507 451
Semi-detached £221,064 578
Terraced £146,427 559
Flat £99,216 93
All types £232,631 1731

5-Year Price History

£225K £229K £232K £236K £239K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DE23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 128.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DE23 has a crime rate significantly 58% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
63.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
17.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DE23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DE23 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Harrington Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Walbrook Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Stonehill Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Dale Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pear Tree Infant School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

117,493

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DE23 are 391.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

391.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DE23 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DE23 — DERBY

Area Summary

DE23 (DERBY) offers affordable property prices (£232,631, 19% below national average), higher-than-average crime (58% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (391 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DE23?
The average house price in DE23 (DERBY) is £232,631, based on 1731 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.3% over the past year.
Is DE23 a safe area to live?
Crime in DE23 is above the national average (128.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (63.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DE23?
There are 28 schools in or near DE23. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in DE23?
Council tax in DE23 is collected by South Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,033 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in DE23?
The average broadband download speed in DE23 is 391 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DE23 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in DE23 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 117,493.